Horticultural Systems Engineer

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What this job involves:

As the Horticultural Systems Engineer at JLL on our dedicated Amazon account, you will manage all interior horticultural aspects of Amazon's Puget Sound-based Corporate Headquarters while reporting to the Community Landscape Manager. You will be responsible for engineering, operating, and optimizing interior planted spaces including living walls and related proprietary technology across sites in Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond. This role ensures reliable operation of environmental controls, irrigation and automation while supporting sustainability initiatives and collaborating with third-party vendors and horticulture staff to achieve optimal plant growth and site performance. You will play a vital role in JLL's commitment to delivering transformative real estate solutions by bringing Amazon to the forefront of biodiversity, nature-based design, and community benefit while maintaining high-quality interior landscape environments that enhance workplace experiences.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Manage all interior landscape features including living walls and planted beds from installation to maintenance across Amazon's Puget Sound campus buildings
• Monitor, maintain, and operate horticulture systems and equipment, including irrigation, lighting, and environmental controls
• Conduct routine rounds and inspections to ensure plant health, assess system performance and identify issues
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and maintenance requests promptly while ensuring quality control
• Perform preventative maintenance on critical equipment such as pumps, valves, sensors, and PLCs
• Analyze data from environmental monitoring systems to ensure optimal growing conditions
• Coordinate with plant maintenance staff and manage vendors to align engineering support with plant care needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural, Mechanical, Environmental, or related Engineering field
• 3+ years of experience in facilities engineering, building systems, or horticultural site operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in irrigation systems, environmental controls, and automation
• Experience with PLCs and Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Background in effectively collaborating and communicating with large groups or teams in corporate environments
• Ability to read and interpret as-built diagrams to optimize plant installation designs
• Vendor management and quality control implementation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or Pesticide Applicators License
• Proficiency in technical tools such as CAD software and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Experience with water chemistry as it relates to hydroponic systems
• Knowledge of modular planted systems and living wall technologies
• Project management experience, including vendor and contractor oversight
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, horticulture, or urban agriculture
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work independently

Location: Onsite

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Estimated compensation for this position:

This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary 

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Early access to earned wages for hourly employees through Daily Pay

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